The Inter-University Basketball Games are off to a wonderful start this weekend at the Peradeniya University premises. The brothering universities around the country gathered at the Pera gymnasium to secure seats for the upcoming basketball matches. The preliminary rounds were held in four groups A, B, C and D for both men and women, and the champions of each group rose above for the quarterfinals and semifinals that coloured the gymnasium today.

Inter University Football Championship -2017 was commenced with a glamourous opening ceremony hosted by Uva Wellassa University. Many dignitaries were present including the Vice Chancellor of UWU as the players decorated the parade representing their respective universities. At the end of day-2 University of Jaffna, University of Moratuwa, University of Peradeniya and University of Sri Jayawardanepura were able to qualify for the play-offs.

The final round of Inter University Chess Games 2017 commenced at 9.00 a.m at the Sri Jayawardenapura University premises with the glamorous bliss of the morning spirit. It was not only a tactful mind that was needed to conquer the victory of the game, but also the fortune of the moment.

The final battle of the young strategists went on till 1.00 p.m making it a breathtaking moment to everyone who was waiting for the final victorious moment. Who will conquer the championship this time? It was doubtful to the players as well as the others who were waiting for the final results.

The second challenging day of the Inter-University Chess matches - another breathtaking day, started at 9.00 a.m at the Sri Jayawardenapura University premises. This was another remarkable day for the young strategists of chess who were aiming to grab the crown of the Chess Championship of this tournament. All teams were well prepared and well practiced for the 3rd and 4th rounds of the event.

Both the Men’s and Women’s Chess Championship matches of Inter-University Games 2017 marked their 1st day of the tournament at the University of Sri Jayawardananapura. With the battle of the Inter-University Games becoming tighter, the commencement of the chess championship provided more ignition to the battle. On the first day of the tournament, two rounds from both men and women categories were held successfully. Results of the first two rounds are as below.

The battle for the Inter University Netball Championship started on 12th of August, 2017 at the University of Sabaragamuwa playground at 8 a.m. onwards. It’s the girls’ time to show their talents and pay off for their dedication. Young energetic women players from fourteen universities gathered around the courts with high hopes to perform at their best to be the champ of 2017. In the morning, it was warm and sunny without any indications of rain. All the Netball lovers gathered around the courts to cheer up the teams. There was a big crowd from Sabaragamuwa University as they are the hosting university for the Netball Championship. The cheering spectators made the ground more fervid with their cheering quotes.